Comments on: Our Stories Might Not Be the Same, But They’re All Worth Telling

By: anne

anne — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:24:51 +0000

great post Theresa and Mark! this has been a year of growing and change for the entire family can’t wait to see you all

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:28:04 +0000

This is an absolutely wonderful post. I’ve been jealous of other travelers for quite a few months since I’ve been away — but your post made me realize all of the things I’ve done as well.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:04:47 +0000

I loved this post! Even more I think I loved Mark’s post! Have a safe trip back HOME!

By: Mom/Mary Jane

Mom/Mary Jane — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:26:57 +0000

Wow Mark! Quite a comment! and you are right-Home will never change!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:14:21 +0000

Congratulations! You did something most people could never do. I cannot believe it has been a whole year. I hope it was the best year you have ever had, but not the best you will ever have. And your post, the last on the road, is definitely the best you have had. To realize, after a whole year doing the most amazing travels, that everyone has been changing and living life is proof that you deserved this trip. We have changed but we can’t wait to hear face to face what you have experienced, and tell you, each of us, what we have experienced, in our lives, though much more usual than yours. I, and we, can not wait to see you and share our stories.

Even in my senior year of college, when everyday feels like a day I need to experience, I CANNOT wait to come home and see you, and Jeff, and everyone together. I regret that I did not come see you along the way, but seeing you when you get back is all that matters.

From a song that I just found out of, but has really meant something to me…..and I message you will understand…

The highway sets the travelers stage.
All exits look the same.

The exit is same. Home. Home will never change. Ever.

Mark

By: Susanne

Susanne — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:34:32 +0000

Beautiful!!

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:39:29 +0000

I’m as silly as when you left. I will vouch the same for the other two brothers as well. Well, Mark, somehow, may have even increased his silliness.

By: Mom/Mary Jane

Mom/Mary Jane — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:44:51 +0000

Theresa, As always I am impressed by your writing skills. I think this might be one of my favorite posts. Of course I can’t wait to see you all and catch you up on all of our lives this past year and hearing more about yours.

Greg, you have a lot to be proud of yourself.You have done a lot this past year also with getting your Masters in Arhitecture, traveling to Peru and Italy, moving to Chicago for a new job and on and on. Don’t be so humble.

Yes, We have all grown and changed during this past year.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:28:39 +0000

Excellent post Theresa…and a sentiment I agree with totally.

By: franny

franny — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:49:25 +0000

This just made me cry. I read lots of travel blogs and often try to convey this idea, but it’s hard to grasp when you’re out in the world. Having traveled I understand the over-stimulation feels like you’re squeezing so much more out of every day, but now being the one watching from home, I see it from the other side too. Have a great trip home and good luck with your new beginnings!